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Italy Joins UK’s Tempest Program

September 12, 2019 @ 06:33 AM

Italy has agreed to partner with UK defense firms to work on the Tempest, the UK-initiated next-generation combat air system. “UK defense companies (BAE Systems, Leonardo UK, Rolls Royce and MBDA UK), together with key Italian Industry players (Leonardo Italy, Elettronica, Avio Aero and MBDA Italy) announced their intent to partner on the Tempest programme by signing a Statement of Intent (SOI) at DSEI-2019,” BAE Systems announced Wednesday
US Approves 32 F-35 Stealth Jets to Poland for $6.5 Billion

September 12, 2019 @ 01:54 AM

The US State Department approved a Polish government request to buy 32 F-35 Fighter aircraft with support for an estimated cost of $6.5 billion
Britain’s ‘Top Female Spy’ Nominated as Head to UK’s New Cyber Warfare...

September 10, 2019 @ 11:03 AM

Britains “top female spy” has been nominated as head of National Cyber Force (NCF), the UKs new cyber warfare agency, said to be inspired by US Cyber Command that hacked into systems controlling Iran's missiles in retaliation to Tehran shooting down a US drone. “The specialist who will be running the NCF is not only the best woman cyber-spy in Britain, but the best offensive cyber-spy this country has
S Korean Air Force to Induct F-35 Jets in October

September 7, 2019 @ 01:47 PM

South Korea is set to induct eight of its new F-35A fighters on October 1, coinciding with the nations 70th anniversary of the foundation of the Air Force. "Of the diverse options regarding the issue, we are reviewing the F-35As' participation in the ceremony slated for Oct 1," a government official was quoted as saying by local media
Hawkeye Tracking Military Logistics and IT Consultancy to Support IFS Partners

September 5, 2019 @ 08:42 AM

Hawkeye Tracking military logistics and IT consultancy has joined IFS Partner Network to provide advanced end-to-end supply chain solutions for military and commercial customers. Hawkeye will co-operate with IFS to meet with rigid US Department of Defense (DoD) contractual requirements
North American Security Requirements Force Eurofighter to Back down from Canadian Contract

September 4, 2019 @ 12:26 PM

Aircraft enhancements required to comply with North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) has forced Eurofighter to opt out of the Canadian fighter jet replacement tender. In July 2019, the country invited four companies- Lockheed Martin, Boeing, Saab and Airbus, to submit bids to supply 88 combat aircraft for an estimated $14
Russia Deploys Land-to-Ship Missile Systems In Kuril Islands Off Japan’s Hokkaido

September 3, 2019 @ 09:42 AM

Russia has deployed Bastion land-to-ship missile systems on two islands in the northern portion of the Kuril islands chain, off Japans Hokkaido, completing Russias defensive line stretching from the Kamchatka Peninsula to Hokkaido. The installed missile systems were moved from Kamchatka Peninsula to Paramushir and Matua islands in the chain
Taiwan's $8B F-16Vs Said To Be Of 'Downgraded Standards,' Govt Rejects Claim...

August 31, 2019 @ 03:27 PM

Taiwan's newly ordered $8 billion-worth 66 F-16V fighters are of downgraded standards and may not include ammunition and other accessories, Taiwanese media have claimed. The island nation has agreed to pay about $110-120 million per jet, way less than net price of "weaponised" Bulgarian F-16
India in Talks With Russia for Additional 21 MiG-29s, 12 Su-30s

August 30, 2019 @ 09:36 AM

India is negotiating with Russia over the purchase of additional 21 MiG-29 and 12 Sukhoi Su-30 jets, Indian media have reported. “A proposal in this regard by the Indian Air force (IAF) is likely to be taken up before a high-level meeting of the Defence Ministry in the next few weeks,” government sources said
China-Russia Heavy Helicopter to Fly by 2032: Deal Signed at MAKS 2019

August 29, 2019 @ 07:05 AM

China and Russia have signed an agreement at the MAKS 2019, according to which, advanced heavy-lift helicopter to be jointly developed by the two countries will take to the skies by 2032. "The Chinese government will accelerate the progress for a project approval and finish it as soon as possible, so the project can officially start

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